Twelve groups of men (and some women) enjoyed themselves trying to pull a plane in a fund-raiser for Puttinu Cares earlier today.

The event was organised for the third year by DHL Express in association with the Phoenix Sports Club, at Safi Aviation Park.

In all, 214 people took part.

Groups of at least 15 are being invited to pull a DHL Express Boeing 757-200 freighter aircraft, which weighs around 60 tons, a distance of 20 metres in the shortest time possible.

The best time recorded was that of a group of Elbros employees, who completed the distance in 31.31 seconds. Elbros donated €1,000.00 to the Plane Pull Malta, which in turn is donating all proceeds to Puttinu Cares.

There were two teams from the police. Both Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela and the Police Commissioner Lawrence Cauchi were present to urge on the two teams.

Six teams pulled the aircraft a total of 120 metres in 2014.

Some €4,000 were collected for charity in the first two editions. 

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